Our Values

Our values constitute the foundation and framework of our organization. These values affect all decision making and guide our daily activities.

HOPE:
As individuals within our organization, we:affirm that every person has the potential to live a full, productive and rewarding life.

INTEGRITY:
As individuals within our organization, we:hold ourselves accountable for our speech and actions, and shall remain open to differing opinions and perspectives.

DIVERSITY:
As individuals within our organization, we: are committed to understanding, accepting and appreciating individuals of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, and economic status
RESPECT AND EMPATHY:
As individuals within our organization, we:affirm that all people have value and must be treated with dignity. We practice and promote kindness and compassion in our interactions with participants, staff & the community.

COLLABORATION:
As individuals within our organization, we:believe that coordination and collaboration within the agency, and with the larger community, benefit participants and the organization as a whole.

SELF-DETERMINATION:As individuals within our organization, we:are committed to empowering individuals,families and groups to set and fulfill their goals, and to working together toward self-actualization.